Vehicle news - Page 62

Changes to automatic gearboxes in the Volvo range mean lower CO2 emissions and reduced BIK tax bills.

In total, 775 Toyota and Lexus vehicles were sold in the first month of the new remarketing relationship with BCA.

Prices of de-fleeted cars at auction rose in January, coinciding with a drop in the average age of vehicles, according to Manheim’s latest monthly analysis.

Niche-filling model offers a longer and taller body, and an increased wheelbase over the current 3 Series Touring and comes with a £1,300 price hike.

Ford has won three out of a possible seven 2012 Euro NCAP best-in-class safety awards - more than any other manufacturer - with wins for new Kuga, new Transit Custom and new B-MAX.

1.6 million hydrogen-powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030, according to a joint Government-industry study.

The car that invented the compact MPV segment in 1996 will become a Nissan Qashqai alternative when a new version is unveiled in Geneva in March.

Ken Ramirez joins Renault from Nissan, replacing Thierry Sybord, following his move to a European role within the company.

Ford believes its decision to offer a downsized engine in the next Mondeo will be accepted by customers.

Variant simplification aims to remove confusion and boost residual values.